Peter Obi

Trump Threatens “Guns-A-Blazing” Intervention in Nigeria — Tinubu, Dabiri, Obi Push Back on Persecution Claim

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Donald Trump’s call for a possible U.S. military strike over alleged Christian persecution in Nigeria has triggered swift backlash from President Tinubu, Abike Dabiri-Erewa and Peter Obi. Nigerian officials dismissed the claim as political theatre tied to U.S. evangelical lobbying, insisting Nigeria remains committed to religious freedom and constitutional democracy....

Atiku Declares 2027 Presidential Ambition

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Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has declared he will run in the 2027 presidential election. He says Nigeria must be “rescued from the intensive care unit” and promises decisive leadership. His announcement sharpens divisions within the opposition coalition and sets up a clash with southern heavyweights already preparing for the race....

PDP NEC Zones Presidency to South – Jonathan, Obi in Play for 2027

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The PDP has zoned its 2027 presidential ticket to the South, opening the door for Goodluck Jonathan and Peter Obi to emerge as frontrunners. With Atiku Abubakar’s northern bloc sidelined, the opposition party moves closer to a decisive convention in Ibadan, setting up a heavyweight contest for Nigeria’s political future....

Babachir Lawal Says He Couldn’t Work Under Tinubu, Slams Governance Style

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Former SGF Babachir Lawal says he could never work in President Bola Tinubu’s government, citing nepotism, economic mismanagement, and flawed policies. In a televised interview, Lawal accused Tinubu of sidelining non-Yoruba allies, mishandling fuel subsidy removal, and presiding over a government that still covertly funds subsidy despite declaring its removal....

Ibom Air Bans Violent Passenger for Life as Court Remands Her in Kirikiri Amid Double Standards Storm

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Ibom Air has banned passenger Comfort Bob for life after she assaulted crew members, sparking chaos at Lagos airport. Remanded in Kirikiri prison, she faces a five-count charge. Outrage grows over perceived double standards, as Peter Obi and activists compare her treatment to musician K1 De Ultimate’s ValueJet incident....

Olujimi:That Peter Obi charm of 2023? It won’t cut it in 2027.

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Senator Biodun Olujimi has declared that Peter Obi’s 2023 campaign style will not be enough to unseat President Tinubu in 2027. She argued that Tinubu’s deep political network and experience makes him a formidable incumbent. Olujimi, who recently joined the APC, credited Tinubu’s “pragmatic leadership” as a reason she abandoned the PDP...

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